How did the golden breasted capuchin get endangered?

Hunting: Golden-breasted capuchins are hunted for their meat and fur. They are also captured for the pet trade, or for use in research and as circus performers.

Habitat destruction: The golden-breasted capuchin inhabits a small geographic range, and its habitat is seriously threatened by deforestation. In Brazil, for example, where most golden-breasted capuchins live, forests have been reduced by up to 95%.

Climate change: Climate change is also affecting golden-breasted capuchin habitats, as it causes changes in temperature and precipitation patterns. These changes can make it difficult for the animals to find food and shelter and could disrupt their reproduction.